Tag: Afrobeats
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CKay Inks Global Deal With AWAL And Announces Upcoming EP
A Strategic Move That Signals Creative Ownership, Global Vision, and a New Chapter for Afrobeats Nigerian global music sensation CKay has officially signed a landmark artist partnership with global record company AWAL, and is set to release a brand-new EP this June. This moment marks a defining shift in CKay’s journey as he steps further…
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Exploring The Brain of Gbono
Let’s start at the beginning – who was Big Brains, and how did he evolve into Gbono? Big Brains was the fire of youth – raw ambition, unfiltered energy. I got the name around 2004/2005. I was young, hungry and daring. But life humbled me. Chasing dreams is overwhelmingly expensive, especially without a silver spoon.…
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Haywise: A Soundbox Eclipsing Boundaries.
Music is the panacea to life’s turmoil—a belief shared by fiends of melodious decibels. It is a lifeline to aching hearts and a nostalgic reminder to ageing minds. People often wonder what life would be without music, and the answers are skewed, infinitely beyond the depth of imagination, grotesquely dystopian without an iota of excitement.…
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I’ve Been Recording, Building, and Reflecting – ZIRO KINGIN
Sodiq Badmus Ishola, ZIRO KINGIN is not your average rapper he’s a street-bred storyteller with a lyrical instinct and an uncompromising sense of integrity. Born in the late 1990s and raised in the musically rich neighbourhood of Surulere, Lagos, ZIRO KINGIN found his voice in the corridors ofadolescence, kicking off his music journey as early…
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Neo 21 Releases “Enthralled” — A Smooth, Romantic Afrofusion Anthem
UK-based Afrofusion artist Neo 21 returns with a brand-new single, “Enthralled” — a vibrant blend of Afrobeats, melodic rap, and hip-hop that captures the euphoria of falling in love while balancing personal ambition. Infused with English, Pidgin, and Yoruba, “Enthralled” draws listeners into the emotional and physical magnetism between two lovers. Neo 21’s signature smooth…
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Blvckboy’s ‘Epiphany’ EP: A Testament to His Artistic Prowess and Genre-Bending Genius
Blvckboy Releases New EP “Epiphany” Blvckboy, born Gideon Gabriel in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria, is a prolific rapper, songwriter,and producer whose music engrosses enigmatic energy that keeps his listeners captivated.His music is textured, soulful, and unmistakably authentic. The artist has proven to bedifferent by mastering and including different genres into his this body of…
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Izztopik Releases “Remember” — A Soulful Story of Love, Loss, and Rediscovery
Nigerian singer and songwriter Izztopik unveils his deeply personal new single “Remember,” a heartfelt reflection on love, loss, and the journey back to self. Known for his unique blend of traditional African proverbs and contemporary storytelling, Izztopik delivers a track that is as emotionally raw as it is beautifully crafted. At its core, “Remember” is…
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Buzzing Artist Ben Anansi Releases Afropiano Single “Diamonds Dancing”
“Diamonds Dancing” is a feel-good anthem born from a desire to bring the rhythm straight to the dance floor. In this track, I wanted to capture the essence of a lit Friday night out—where the energy is high, the vibes are immaculate, and the music moves you effortlessly. Together with producer T.U.C, we created a…
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Kizz Daniel, Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drille Unite for new track titled “Police”
Award-winning artist Kizz Daniel kicks off his upcoming album with the release of the highly anticipated first single, ‘Police’, featuring the legendary six time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and singer and songwriter, Johnny Drille. This marks the start of a fresh chapter for Kizz Daniel, setting the tone for his next era with an upbeat,…
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3 Takeaways From Oxlade’s ‘OFA Deluxe.’
Oxlade is Afro-R&B at its core—sad, sultry, and spicy. His harmonies are celestial, and his vocals are a cheat code. Forget vibes; Afrobeats men have always known how to sing. Styl Plus, Banky W, Wande Coal…the list is endless. Oxlade is a direct descendant of the latter — celestial harmonies, ferocious falsetto, and lamba that…